Cajun Music & Culture

This is one of my Cajun Accordions, hand-made by Clarence "Junior" Martin of Lafayette, Louisiana.

Current Projects

History of the Cajun Accordion: Only ten buttons...but, Oh What A Sound!
The Meloche Accordion: Lovingly crafted by Marc Savoy, it brings to life the Cajun spirit of his grandfather.
Accordion Builders I Would Recommend: There are quite a few builders in Cajun Country, but I have first-hand experience with only two of the best.
The Marc Savoy Page: Marc and his wife Ann Allen Savoy have teamed up to keep the tradition of authentic Cajun music alive.
The D.L. Menard Page: Based in tiny Erath, Louisiana, this "Cajun Hank Williams" has circled the globe bringing his distinctive brand of Cajun music to millions.
Clarence "Junior" Martin Page: Junior builds a fine accordion. I know...because I own one.
Floyd Sonnier Gallery: "Artist of the Cajuns" and proprietor of the Beau Cajun Gallery in Scott, Louisiana.
Looking For Others Who Share My Fascination With This Instrument: Send An Email Message.

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Mark Sponer, of Morrilton, Arkansas visited me this summer and had a chance to play my Monarch.

Savoy Cajun Band: All about Marc and Ann Savoy "at-a-glance".
The Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum: In the heart of Cajun music country at Eunice, Louisiana. This is a fascinating place to visit if you enjoy Cajun music.
Cajun French Music Association: Support the future of Cajun music by joining this organization. The newsletter is great.
A Cajun Band in the Netherlands: Bert Hek, accordionist for "DES FAIS DO-DO", was nice enough to comment on our site. Check him out at this link.
Cajun/Zydeco Music & Dance: This might be the most comprehensive collection of links to Cajun sites. It's the place to start if you don't know where to go for Cajun music and culture.
Cajun Life: Online Information and Travel Guide to Cajun Country in French Speaking Louisiana.
The Classical Free-Reed: This is a nonprofit educational and cultural organization dedicated to the advancement of free-reed instruments (including the accordion) in the field of classical music.
Cajun Links: Everything you'll ever want to know about Cajun Country...Newsgroups, Language, Cooking, Tourist Information, Genealogy, Weather and Politics.